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Arriba, Colorado Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Arriba, Colorado, is 191, with approximately 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting the town’s small size and rural nature.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1888
  • County Affiliated: Lincoln County
  • Land Area: 0.4 square miles
  • Population Density: 478 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 719
  • Zip Codes: 80804

Geography and Location

Arriba, Colorado, is located in eastern Colorado, within Lincoln County, about 115 miles east of Denver. The town lies in the high plains region, with a semi-arid climate, characterized by hot summers and cold winters. The surrounding landscape is mostly flat farmland, with wheat and other crops being key components of the local economy. Arriba is located along Interstate 70, providing easy access to larger cities in Colorado. The town’s small size, agricultural focus, and peaceful rural setting make it a quiet community for those seeking a slower-paced lifestyle.

Demographics

Median resident age: 41.2 years
Median household income: $25,000
Median house value: $54,500

Population by Race

Races in Arriba:

  • White Non-Hispanic (92.2%)
  • Hispanic (5.7%)
  • Other race (2.0%)
  • American Indian (1.2%)
  • Filipino (0.8%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (19.3%), United States (11.1%), English (10.7%), Scotch-Irish (9.4%), Irish (7.0%), Welsh (7.0%).

Elevation: 5235 feet

Land area: 0.5 square miles

Map of Arriba, CO

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Arriba

  • High school or higher: 78.0%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 8.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 19.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arriba town

  • Never married: 21.1%
  • Now married: 46.2%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 11.1%
  • Divorced: 20.6%

0.8% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +27 (+12.4%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Arriba:

  • LINCOLN COMM HOSP – CAH (about 24 miles; HUGO, CO)
  • WEISBROD MEMORIAL CTY HOSP – CAH (about 65 miles; EADS, CO)
  • EAST MORGAN COUNTY HOSPITAL – CAH (about 69 miles; BRUSH, CO)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arriba:

  • COLORADO PLAINS REGIONAL (about 61 miles; AKRON, CO; Abbreviation: AKO)
  • LAMAR MUNI (about 94 miles; LAMAR, CO; Abbreviation: LAA)
  • DENVER INTL (about 104 miles; DENVER, CO; Abbreviation: DEN)

Other public-use airports nearest to Arriba:

  • LIMON MUNI (about 26 miles; LIMON, CO; Abbreviation: LIC)
  • EADS MUNI (about 66 miles; EADS, CO; Abbreviation: 9V7)
  • GEBAUER (about 67 miles; AKRON, CO; Abbreviation: 5V6)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arriba:

  • METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE OF DENVER (about 85 miles; DENVER, CO; Full-time enrollment: 12,938)
  • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER (about 85 miles; DENVER, CO; Full-time enrollment: 8,839)
  • UNIVERSITY OF DENVER (about 85 miles; DENVER, CO; Full-time enrollment: 7,592)
  • COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF DENVER (about 85 miles; DENVER, CO; Full-time enrollment: 3,352)
  • ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 85 miles; LITTLETON, CO; Full-time enrollment: 3,666)
  • UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY (about 111 miles; USAFA, CO; Full-time enrollment: 4,330)
  • COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA (about 111 miles; AURORA, CO; Full-time enrollment: 2,219)

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